Four people have been killed and dozens taken to hospital after a bus rolled over on snowy roads on Christmas Eve in the BC Interior..RCMP say the rollover took place about 6 p.m. Saturday, on Hwy. 97C, east of Merritt, near the Loon Lake exit..Mounties say while the crash is still being investigated, "extremely icy road conditions" are believed to have been the cause..In addition to the four people killed, a total of 53 people were taken to hospitals in Kelowna, Penticton and Merritt..Ebus director John Stepovy told The Canadian Press the bus was travelling from Kelowna to Vancouver at the time of the crash..“First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone that was onboard, the coach and their family and loved ones,” he said..“(We’re) certainly thankful for the first responders, RCMP, the health workers for their support and work on this, and I can say that we’re continuing to co-operate with the RCMP.”.Premier David Eby, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Minister of Transportation Rob Fleming released a joint statement Saturday evening..“Our thoughts are with those impacted by the crash, their loved ones, and the first responders and healthcare workers giving their all to treat people and keep them safe,” the statement read.
Four people have been killed and dozens taken to hospital after a bus rolled over on snowy roads on Christmas Eve in the BC Interior..RCMP say the rollover took place about 6 p.m. Saturday, on Hwy. 97C, east of Merritt, near the Loon Lake exit..Mounties say while the crash is still being investigated, "extremely icy road conditions" are believed to have been the cause..In addition to the four people killed, a total of 53 people were taken to hospitals in Kelowna, Penticton and Merritt..Ebus director John Stepovy told The Canadian Press the bus was travelling from Kelowna to Vancouver at the time of the crash..“First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone that was onboard, the coach and their family and loved ones,” he said..“(We’re) certainly thankful for the first responders, RCMP, the health workers for their support and work on this, and I can say that we’re continuing to co-operate with the RCMP.”.Premier David Eby, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Minister of Transportation Rob Fleming released a joint statement Saturday evening..“Our thoughts are with those impacted by the crash, their loved ones, and the first responders and healthcare workers giving their all to treat people and keep them safe,” the statement read.
